Apprentice Procurement Assistant

EXCALON LIMITED

Salford (M5 3SQ)

Closes in 13 days (Monday 25 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 August 2025

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Summary

Excalon is a privately owned company established in 2002, which has steadily grown to be recognised as a major tier 1 contractor working as both ICP, EPC and network infrastructure partner specialising in the provision of services to the utilities industry. Including project management, design, engineering, integrated IT and support services.

Wage

£17,136 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, shifts TBC

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Processing purchase orders
  • Checking price lists to ensure accurate purchase orders are sent to our suppliers and booked in
  • Liaising with the Hire Coordinators in the open office when required
  • Creating tickets to customers and being able to ensure any customer responses are actioned in good time
  • Liaise with suppliers via phone/emails regarding any issues/availability of the equipment
  • Maintain accurate procurement records
  • Onboarding new suppliers on behalf of the wider team

Where you'll work

Duncan Street
Salford
M5 3SQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Excalon is a privately owned company established in 2002, which has steadily grown to be recognised as a major tier 1 contractor working as both ICP, EPC and network infrastructure partner specialising in the provision of services to the utilities industry, throughout the United Kingdom. Excalon has diversified and expanded its business over the years and currently employs highly skilled personnel with vast experience. All personnel are trained to deliver a comprehensive range of services including project management, design, engineering, integrated IT and support services. We have a proven reputation for the high quality of our works and delivery of projects on time and we are focused on providing value for money through competitive pricing.

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Company benefits

Royal London Group Personal Pension Plan Free Life Insurance Occupational Health Service Annual Health Surveillance (Operational Roles) Employee Assistance Programme – 24-hour helpline Funded qualifications & Training

After this apprenticeship

  • Possible progression upon completion of Business Administration L3 Apprenticeship

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

Apprenticeships Team at Salford City College

apprenticeships@salfordcc.ac.uk

01616315555

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336556.

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Closes in 13 days (Monday 25 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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